LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Credit Union League and Michigan Credit Union Foundation have announced the winners of a number of awards.
The organizations said the awards recognize credit unions, professionals and volunteers for outstanding efforts in individual and organizational leadership, operational effectiveness, community service and financial education during the previous year.
The award winners are:
Distinguished Service Award, which “celebrates a lifetime of achievement for those demonstrating exceptional dedication to the credit union industry over the course of their careers,” to:
- Bill Lawton, Community Financial Credit Union, Plymouth
- Patty Campbell, Christian Financial Credit Union, Sterling Heights
Outstanding Credit Unions of the Year, which “recognizes a credit union for outstanding contributions with member services and community engagement,” to:
- Large-Asset-Size Winner: Honor Credit Union, Berrien Springs
- Medium-Asset-Size Winner: CASE Credit Union, Lansing
- Small-Asset-Size Winner: Aeroquip Credit Union, Jackson
Professional of the Year, which “celebrates an individual whose leadership and accomplishments have bettered their individual credit union, district/chapter and relationships within the statewide movement,” to:
- Terry Katzur, ELGA Credit Union, Burton
Young Professional of the Year, which “recognizes an up-and-coming professional with proven dedication and enthusiasm for the industry and their community,” to:
- Kyle Gurzynksi, Safe Harbor Credit Union, Ludington
MCUL Chapter Effectiveness Award, which “recognizes an individual chapter for its outstanding achievements in advocacy, collaboration and teamwork on a statewide and national level,” to:
- Mid-Michigan Chapter of Credit Unions
Innovation Award, “which recognizes credit unions for innovative thinking and community involvement,” to:
- Large-Asset-Size Winner: Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, Clinton Township
- Medium-Asset-Size Winner: Michigan Legacy Credit Union, Wyandotte
MCUF Award Winners
Excellence in Consumer Education, which “recognizes an individual or credit union for outstanding contributions and innovation in consumer financial education for members and within the community,” to:
- Mark Munzenberger, University of Michigan Credit Union, Ann Arbor
Credit Union Difference in a Crisis Award, which recognizes outstanding response to the many COVID-19 challenges affecting Michigan families, businesses and communities.
- Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, Clinton Township
‘Unprecedented Challenges’
“Last year, and all the unprecedented challenges that came with it, proved that the Michigan credit union industry is a unified movement. Our member credit unions worked together even more than ever over the last 18 months to collaborate on how to best protect their teams, members and serve their communities,” said MCUL CEO Patty Corkery. “While there are many credit unions and team members that deserve recognition here in Michigan, we’re proud to recognize some of the many professionals and organizations that shined a light in a very difficult year and have dedicated their career to this movement.”